About Us
Katikati Community Led Development Steering Group was established at the end of 2023 to take over the remaining 12 months of the Department of Internal Affairs collaborative agreement for the Katikati Community.
The Steering Group is focusing on issues and opportunities for youth, based on WBOPDC research into the key issues facing the Katikati Community.
The Steering Group consists of Patrick Rounds, Donna Hanna, and John Bothwell, along with DIA representative Sarah Wilson. In 2024 Taame Collier was appointed as Youth Leader and Fiona Powell as Admin/Digital Marketing. In 2025 Taame left for Drama School and Sandy Keen (Youth Mentor/Fundraising) and Leticia Kuizinas (Youth Connector) were appointed.
What is Community Led Development?
Community-led development (CLD) in Aotearoa is an approach to improving hauora (wellbeing) of the local community by embedding Te Tiriti, working with diverse local leadership, and implementing solutions that build on the strengths of that place.
Why Community-Led Development is a successful approach for change
Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi. With your basket and my basket we will sustain the people.
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Vision and priorities are shaped by the people who live in the community
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We respect and build on local knowledge, strengths and experience
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We grow intentional collaboration across diverse sectors and people
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Communities own and drive their own solutions with local leadership at the centre.
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We learn by doing to achieve long term systems change, not just short term projects